Justin Cross
Lieutenant
Smyrna
Summary
Firefighting professional prepared for leadership roles in fire service management. Proven ability to manage emergency situations and lead firefighting teams with precision and confidence. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals. Known for strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Lieutenant
Smyrna Fire Dept.
Smyrna, TN
03.2002 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing fire fighter personnel. Report on employee issues or employee problems with the appropriate management personnel.
- Responsible for apparatus and fire equipment at designated stations which includes providing all daily checks and reports.
- Performs extreme strenuous and physical labor for extended periods under some unfavorable conditions, frequently lifting objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
- Assists in the budgeting process for purchase and maintenance of equipment.
- Responds to fire alarms, connects hose, holds nozzle and directs water streams.
- Participate in fire drills and attend training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and related subjects.
- Assist instructors and instructs training when necessary.
- Responsible for the housekeeping of the fire station which includes following all rules and regulations and performing daily duties.
- Serves as Shift Safety Officer.
Training Officer
Smyrna Fire Dept.
Smyrna, TN
03.2000 - 03.2002
- Established training standards, planned programs, and wrote training schedules for fire department personnel.
- Identified training needs and ensured that personnel were trained, prepared, and conducted in-service training and evaluated needs to develop educational materials for improving performance.
- Performed research related to course preparation and presentation. Compiled data for use in writing manuals, handbooks, and other training aids required to teach courses.
- Conducted training and scheduled instructors in specialized areas.
- Tested and evaluated the progress of employees to determine effectiveness of the training program, kept records of ongoing and past training exercises, planned, scheduled, and participated in classes to be utilized at the Tennessee State Fire School.
Firefighter
Smyrna Fire Dept.
Smyrna, TN
03.1998 - 03.2000
- Responded to fire alarms, connected hose, held nozzle, and directed water streams.
- Forced entry of premises for firefighting, rescue, and salvage operations, used chemical fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
- Removed people from danger and administered first aid to injured people.
- Performed hazardous tasks under emergency conditions, which involved extreme exertion under such handicaps as smoke and cramped surroundings.
- Performed extreme strenuous and physical labor for extended periods under some unfavorable conditions, frequently lifting objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
- Participated in fire drills and attended training classes in firefighting, first-aid, and related subjects.
- Performed other related duties as assigned.
Parts Delivery Specialist
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Drove company vehicles to deliver parts and products to the customer safely and defensively, adhering to all company safety standards.
- Maintained all necessary documents, such as daily trip sheets, driver logbook, driver return slips, mileage log, etc.
- Responsible for payments collected on daily deliveries.
- Reported vehicle maintenance needs immediately to store manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN05-2021
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN08-2019
Skills
Emergency management
Fire suppression
Hazardous materials response
Fire prevention
Personnel management
Administration and management
Public education
Incident command
Fire department maintenance
First response services
Life and property protection
Incident safety
Firefighter safety
Emergency response procedures
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude with 3.94 GPA at Volunteer State C.C.
- Graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Bethel University in May 2021.
Certification
Fire Officer (Credentialed), Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), 2025-11-01
Activities
Smyrna Fire Department Honor Guard, Founding member and Commander, 1999-09-01, 2001-01-01
Timeline
Parts Delivery Specialist
07.2021 - 05.2023
Lieutenant
Smyrna Fire Dept.
03.2002 - Current
Training Officer
Smyrna Fire Dept.
03.2000 - 03.2002
Firefighter
Smyrna Fire Dept.
03.1998 - 03.2000
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Volunteer State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Bethel University